Cry Freedom

Cry Freedom

The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.

7.0(224)
1987
2h 37m
15
50
3.8(178)
Drama

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3.8
(178 ratings)

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Overview

A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.

Director

Richard Attenborough

Production

Universal Pictures

Budget

$29,000,000

Revenue

$25,900,000

Cast

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

Donald Woods

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Steve Biko

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

Wendy Woods

Kate Hardie

Kate Hardie

Jane Woods

John Matshikiza

John Matshikiza

Mapetla

Zakes Mokae

Zakes Mokae

Father Kani

John Thaw

John Thaw

Kruger

Kevin McNally

Kevin McNally

Ken

John Hargreaves

John Hargreaves

Bruce

Juanita Waterman

Juanita Waterman

Ntsiki Biko

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